This will be one of the most challenging years of your professional career. You have chosen a profession in which there is little room for error and where reputations and relationships are a critical component of success. You have already demonstrated the technical skills to become a successful practitioner and are now officially a first-year associate.
Unfortunately, being a great lawyer requires more than just good technical skills. Lawyers with good “soft skills” are more likely to stand out as premier practitioners. Demonstrating sound work habits, communicating effectively with others and establishing a solid reputation all require strong soft skills.
